What we learned as Draymond shuts down Zion in Warriors’ win

What we learned as Draymond shuts down Zion in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

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SAN FRANCISCO — Buddy Hield shook off a sluggish start and scored 21 points as part of Golden State’s balanced offense that put six players in double figures during Wednesday’s 104-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center.

Hield missed five of his first six shots before finding his rhythm and leading the Dubs to their second win in two nights against the Pelicans, who were without Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy, Herb Jones and CJ McCollum on Wednesday.

Draymond Green added 14 points with three 3-pointers and six assists while holding Pelicans forward Zion Williamson to just 5-of-20 shooting with some lock-down defense.

Jonathan Kuminga scored 16 while coming off the bench again, Kyle Anderson had 10 and Brandin Podziemski put up 13 points, nine rebounds and eight assists shortly after the Warriors announced that they were picking up the option year on his contract.

Things could be getting better soon, too.

Injured star Stephen Curry is expected to re-evaluated on Friday for his ankle injury. Andrew Wiggins, who also has missed the last two games, worked out before Tuesday’s game and is getting closer to coming back.

Golden State more than held the fort with the two starters out. In the two games against a similarly shorthanded New Orleans team, the Warriors outscored the Pelicans 124-106.

The Warriors, who had gotten off to slow starts in each of their first four games, were much more crisp and efficient in the first half Tuesday.

Green scored eight points in the first half while Kyle Anderson connected on all three of his shot attempts to help Golden State build a 12-point advantage. Hield then nailed a 26-foot 3-pointer just before the halftime buzzer to put the Warriors ahead 48-45.

After Hield and Jackson-Davis combined for 15 points in the third quarter to extend the Warriors’ lead to 79-66, Golden State withstood a minor run and held on for the victory.

The Warriors now face a five-game road trip with stops in Houston, Washington, Boston, Cleveland and Oklahoma City.

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Publish date : 2024-10-31 04:59:00

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